Musings from the 2018 NORTHEAST Automotive Services Show
Welcome to the inaugural edition of the “Point of Impact” blog. From time to time, I’ll be using this format to share my thoughts on the collision repair business, the automotive industry and … life in general.
John Eagle Verdict Resonates with Woodhouse Collision Center Staff, Provides Extra Motivation ‘to Repair Vehicles Right’
At Woodhouse Collision Center, discussions about the John Eagle verdict have given shop Manager Jake Aufenkamp an opportunity to discuss the shop’s mission, which is “to repair vehicles right.”
Auto Body Equipment: Battery-Powered Rivet Gun and Other ‘Kool Tools’ from SEMA Show Floor
Kye Yeung and Toby Chess demonstrated a number of products from the 2017 SEMA Show during their “Kool Tools” presentation.
John Eagle Lawsuit Dominates List of Top 10 Most Viewed Stories of 2017
Looking back at the top collision repair storylines of 2017, it’s clear that the lawsuit against John Eagle Collision Center captivated the industry.
Industry Partners, I-CAR Committees Fund $600,000 in School Grants Through Collision Repair Education Foundation
The Collision Repair Education Foundation announced more than $600,000 in Ultimate Collision Education Makeover school grants supported by donations from industry partners and local I-CAR committee fundraising activities.
Pro Spot Introduces New SP-5.3 Double Pulse MIG Welder
The microprocessor-controlled welder provides excellent welding performance on any material and any thickness, regardless of the welding time.
Pro Spot International Hosts Collision Repair Education Foundation Career Event
The career fair hosted over 300 local students who had the opportunity to talk with industry professionals about their future career goals, learn about positions, pass out resumes and tour the Pro Spot manufacturing facility.
Registration for Collision Repair Education Foundation Career Fairs Tops 1,000 Students
The Collision Repair Education Foundation said more than 1,000 students have registered for its next three Spring Career Fairs in San Diego, Houston and Dallas.
Pro Spot International Sponsors I-CAR Volunteer & Instructor Conference
The event recognizes the achievements and accomplishments of I-CAR volunteers and instructors, and provides training, inspiration and team-building opportunities.
Pro Spot Donates Over $125,000 in Welders to Collision School Programs
To date, Pro Spot has donated nearly $300,000 in products to collision school programs through the Collision Repair Education Foundation.